After a nine-year hiatus from North American stages, AC\/DC has officially launched their long-awaited PWR UP tour, kicking things off with a thunderous performance in Minneapolis on April 10. The six-week trek will span 13 explosive shows across the continent, wrapping up on May 28 at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The tour marks a new era for the band, featuring a refreshed lineup: the iconic Brian Johnson back on vocals, Angus and Stevie Young on guitars, drummer Matt Laug, and new bassist Chris Chaney\u2014best known for his work with Jane\u2019s Addiction and Alanis Morissette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At their opening night in U.S. Bank Stadium, fans were treated to a hard-hitting set that paid tribute to their Back in Black era with five tracks from the 1980 classic. The night launched with crowd-pleasers \u201cHighway to Hell\u201d and \u201cIf You Want Blood (You\u2019ve Got It),\u201d instantly reigniting the band\u2019s raw, electrifying energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following the North American run, AC\/DC heads to Europe for a 12-show leg across 10 countries, starting June 26 in Prague and wrapping up August 21 in Edinburgh\u2014marking their first return to Scotland in a decade. Tickets for the European dates, including Edinburgh, are still up for grabs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The tour celebrates the band\u2019s 2020 album Power Up, their 17th studio release. Critics praised the album for staying true to their no-frills rock roots\u2014NME called it \u201ca joyous celebration of unbridled heavy rock\u201d in a four-star review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, Power Up fever has even inspired pop stars: Dua Lipa surprised fans with a fiery cover of \u201cHighway to Hell\u201d during a Melbourne concert last month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
AC\/DC is back, and louder than ever\u2014proving that real rock and roll never dies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n